How COVID-19 has made art more accessible online
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How COVID-19 has made art more accessible online

The communal grief caused by the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many artists and gallery owners such as poet Yasmeen Nematt Alla and artist and gallery owner Laureen Marchand to reevaluate the accessibility of their artistic spaces.  In the wake of COVID-19, many artists have turned to showcasing their art virtually on social…

Still kissing through the phone
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Still kissing through the phone

A phone displaying a dating app is held in someone’s hand (Tero Vesalainen/ Unsplash) Written by Fidela Mangulabnan Although restrictions are being lifted and the opportunity to meet new people is happening once again, young people have decided to continue using dating apps as outlets to connect and find love.  Many people have decided to…

The COP26 2021 Climate Change Summit
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The COP26 2021 Climate Change Summit

Environmentalists Slam Trudeau’s Climate Change Plan By:  Erica Wedgbury Justin Trudeau at the COP26 Climate Change Summit 2021, speaking on carbon taxes in Glasgow. Canadian environmentalists are criticizing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s commitment to cap oil and gas emissions. At the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Trudeau called this a “necessary action” and said Canada will reach net-zero by 2050….

Avocados: The Green Fruit’s Not-So-Green Environmental Impact
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Avocados: The Green Fruit’s Not-So-Green Environmental Impact

The high demand and intensive production of avocados continues to cause irretrievabledamage to the environment. Every year, 11 billion pounds of avocado are consumed worldwide. With an intense thirst,each avocado requires approximately 70 litres of water for its production. Human beings, onthe other hand require 50-100 litres of water to meet their basic needs. A…

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Holiday spending returns to pre-COVID levels, environment at risk

By Sonny Sehra (Istock) Spending during the holiday season is expected to increase by a staggering 31% since 2020, returning to pre-COVID numbers, as lockdown measures gradually ease. While this may be good for retailers, environmentalists say the effects are detrimental on the climate.   Research suggests that each shopper individually produces 1,400 additional pounds…

‘Tis the season to be sustainable
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‘Tis the season to be sustainable

Value Village stores have recently gained popularity as people are shifting towards purchasing second-hand and “vintage” clothing. (Amanda McGee/RSJ) With the holidays approaching, there is an increasing need to practice sustainable living as climate change worsens, the recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report warns.  Consequences of climate change such as global warming, severe…

Interest in sustainable local fashion rises as fast fashion chains remain unsustainable
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Interest in sustainable local fashion rises as fast fashion chains remain unsustainable

By: Kate Gill The move for more clothing brands, specifically fast fashion companies, to become more eco-friendly and use organic and recycled materials to create a more sustainable industry. (Image via Sewport) As the pandemic continues, the fashion world has experienced an increased interest in sustainable and transparent fashion.  In July, Fashion Revolution, an organization…

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